Lake District
Dog-friendly Keswick
Pubs, places to stay and walks in and around Keswick that welcome dogs.
Part of our guide to the dog-friendly Lake District.
Pubs with Fires
- Dogs welcome
The Dog & Gun
A town-centre pub on Lake Road, a short stroll from Derwentwater, known for its open fires, Hungarian goulash and local Keswick Brewing ales.
Dogs welcome, with a canine menu and doggy bags.
- Dogs in some areas
The Coledale Inn
A former woollen mill at Braithwaite, just west of Keswick, with open fires in winter and a welcome for walkers, children and dogs.
Dogs welcome in one bar, not the dining room.
Dog-Friendly Cottages
- Selected properties
Canine Cottages
A holiday cottage specialist that only lists dog-friendly properties, with a wide choice in and around Keswick, Braithwaite and Portinscale.
Every listing accepts dogs; check the number allowed per cottage.
- Selected properties
Sally's Cottages
A Lake District letting agency with around 175 dog-friendly cottages in and around Keswick, many with enclosed gardens and close to Derwentwater.
Filter for dog-friendly; check dog numbers per listing.
Trail Inns & Walks
- Dogs welcome
The Swinside Inn
A family-run inn in the Newlands Valley at the foot of Catbells, with a beer garden over the valley and low-level walks from the door. Reachable from Keswick by the Keswick Launch.
Dogs welcome throughout the pub; hours vary by season, so call if in doubt.
- Dogs welcome
The King's Head
An inn at Thirlspot, between Keswick and Grasmere, at the foot of the paths up Helvellyn, with beams, real fires and cosy side rooms.
Walkers and dogs welcome; contact the inn before bringing a dog to stay.